Recently I was one of the lucky ones to participate on an Epicurean Travel tour. After our two-stage trip from Tampa, Fla. to Istanbul (there are no direct flights from Tampa) we checked into a plush hotel in the Old City section of Istanbul, then headed off for a mini-stroll down the cobblestone streets. All [...]
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Turkish culture: It’s the people
Besides the culinary culture and wonders new and ancient, some of our fondest memories of Turkey will always be … just hanging out with the people we met there. What I like best about Turkey are the people and the culture. Turkey, like the U.S. is a mixture of cultures and ethnicities which only adds [...]
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KUSADASI — Our culinary adventure began with an early morning visit to the market in the town of Söke. Markets are held in different towns on different days and the Söke market, held on Wednesday, is very large. Upon approaching it I felt as if I was descending into a large flea market, but if [...]
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Well world, ready or not, here we come. After exploring Turkey’s culture and flavors on or own, it is time to share these wonders with others. Epicurean Travel launched our first tour on the night of April 21st! After my first trip to Turkey, I could not have been more excited for the day to [...]
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It has been awhile since Ariel and I returned from Turkey, but this shall not prevent us from bringing some of Turkey to our tables. After having received lessons in the kitchen of the Ephesus Boutique Hotel, it was time to brave the art of Turkish cuisine on my own. The safety net was gone, [...]
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The best line, perhaps, from our April-May trip to Turkey: "How do we know when we're done?" Answer: Mostly, we don't! We will be adding posts and photos from this wonderful tour as we sort and savor the moments. 
Samantha and Ariel blog live from Turkey, Oct. 2012 